Job description

Live Oak Women's Health: Devoted to women, committed to excellence.

Position: Medical Assistant
Employment: Full-time, Monday- Friday (8:00a-5:00p) with occasional extended hours
Location: Northeast Methodist Plaza: 12709 Toepperwein Rd, Suite 309. San Antonio, TX 78233
Benefits: Competitive Pay Rates, Medical, Dental, Vision, Short-term and Long-term disability, Life and Accidental insurance, 401K Plan, PTO, and Employee Discounts.

Medical Assistant Job Summary: Responsible for assisting clinical staff with patient care and a variety of pre, intra, and post encounter activities. Meet and exceed patient expectations and adhere to established practices while assuring the best possible care for patients. We are looking for a candidate who is an efficient multitasker, dependable, adaptive and a self-motivator. Work effectively in a team environment to take care of all clinic patients.

Medical Assistant Responsibilities:

• Accompany patients to exam/procedure rooms and assist with walking, transfers, dressing, collecting specimens, preparing for exams.
• Manages the daily flow of patients through the office including greeting patients, preparing patients for examination, screening for information, and giving instruction on collection of samples and tests if applicable.
• Perform and record patient medical history, vitals, symptoms and/or conditions if applicable.
• Checks patient's height and weight if applicable.
• Administer screening tests as well as evaluating and recording results if applicable and according to physician instructions.
• Screens patient calls to the physician; handles all calls that do not require the physician's intervention, ensuring that phone calls are returned in a timely manner.
• Assist physicians with procedures.
• Ensures treatment areas are safe, organized, clean, have well-functioning equipment, and supplies are adequate. Prepare treatment room for next exam.
• Provides information / instructions to patients and their families if applicable.
• Answer calls and assist in Physician/Patient scheduling if applicable.
• Send / receive patient medical records and information.
• Obtain lab/x-ray reports, hospital notes, and referral information.
• Complete forms and requisitions as needed as well as manage patient charts to ensure information is complete.
• Respond appropriately to emergency codes.
• Perform quality control and OSHA logs.
• Promote quality patient care and customer satisfaction.
• Adhere to all OSHA guidelines.
• Process all specimens to send to lab and complete requisitions.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills, Education, & Experience for Medical Assistants:

• High School diploma or GED is required, prefer some college.
• Requires 2+ years of medical assistant back-office experience.
• Requires knowledge in healthcare or medical specialty, associated medical tasks, and information that is communicated to patients and families.
• Prefer CMA certificate.
• Excellent communications skills (written and verbal).
• OB/GYN experience is a plus.
• Athena EMR experience is a plus.
• Bilingual in Spanish is a plus.
• Current CPR certification required.

Physical/Mental Abilities:

• Ability to learn and retain information regarding patient care procedures, regulations, medical material management.
• Ability to prioritize and multi-task.
• Ability to handle high patient volume.
• High attention to detail.
• Ability to work well in a team environment.
• Must be able to stand for long periods of time, bend, twist, and stoop. May be required to climb ladders.
• Must be able to handle difficult situations in a professional manner and maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to demonstrate compassion and caring for patients and families.
• Ability to lift up to 30 lbs. is required.

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $16.00 - $18.00 per hour depending on experience

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Company paid parking
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Medical specialties:

• Ob/Gyn

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday with occasional extended hours

Ability to commute/relocate:

• San Antonio, TX 78233: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• EMR systems: 2+ year (Preferred)
• 2+ years' experience as a medical assistant in a health care setting

License/Certification:

• BLS Certification (Preferred)
• Certified Medical Assistant (Preferred)

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $16.00 - $18.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Free parking
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Opportunities for advancement
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Medical specialties:

• Ob/Gyn

Schedule:

• Extended hours
• Monday to Friday

Work setting:

• Clinic
• In-person

Ability to commute/relocate:

• San Antonio, TX 78233: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: One location

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